Small Is Cost of U.S. Schools and Education Per Child
An analysis by P. P. Claxton shows the United States has more than thirty million children of school age when counting kindergarten. It details state expenditures per child, compares instructional versus total costs, and questions if $515 yearly per child is a prudent investment to secure national welfare and future gains.
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United States
P. P. Claxton
Educamn
United States Bureau of Education
Alabama
Mississippi
Montana
Illinois
Bureau of Census
California
G. C. Johnson
Man Drowns Reaching Son In River Rescue
Philadelphia report of Stanley Shirery of Westinghouse Village who drowned while saving his 12 year old son. Onlookers including John Bailey watched as the man grasped the boy near the riverbank, saving the child but losing his own life in the attempt.
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Philadelphia
Stanley Shirery
Westinghouse Village
Shirery
John Bailey
Bailey
Boys Ordered Home Nights in Greenfield Case
Seven boys under twelve in Greenfield were found guilty in city court by Mayor Myers for taking pennies from milk bottles on porches. They are sentenced to stay home after 6 p.m. for 80 days, with parents required to enforce the rule and prevent any boy from leaving between 6 p.m. and 6 p.m. unless accompanied by a parent.
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Greenfield
Ind
Myers
Arsenate of Lead Poisoning Fatal Cake Mixup Near Dexter
A Kansas family reunion about six miles northeast of Dexter reports a fatal poisoning from cake made with arsenate of lead instead of sugar. The incident highlights a tragic mistake in food preparation leading to several ill effects.
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Dexter
Kan—-Hight
Magic Rooms at House of Secrets Teach Generosity and Co operation
A boy and girl adventurers tour the House of Secrets and meet personified virtues. Mr Generosity gives gifts while Miss Snobbery and Miss Care Only For Fashionable Clothes lose status in the Bank of Trouble cellar. Courier Co operation stresses teamwork and kindness as the true secret.
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Generosity
Mr. Generosity
House of Secrets
Bank of Trouble
Miss Snobbery
Mike
Sunday School Lesson Sparks Curious Refrain
A Sunday lesson on singing yields a puzzled child reply as teachers guide a rhythmic refrain softly coming and going. The question from a parent about what was learned meets a young, humorous mishearing about fea cons, illustrating innocent classroom confusion.
A Cobb County farmer praises Tanlac in dairy diet recovery
G W Slayton of Cobb County testifies his chronically ill father found relief after twenty years of stomach trouble and failed remedies. The farmer recounts that Tanlac improved appetite and health, noting his father now eats normally and feels hungry again. Tanlac is advertised as available from leading druggists.
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G .W. Slayton
Cobb County
Atlanta
Tennessee
A word to the wise is sufficient
A compact aphorism suggests wisdom lies in identifying the right people. The phrase implies discernment is key to gaining practical guidance and avoiding missteps.
Blood vitality and summer strength claim
A historical health pitch asserts that nature designed creatures to endure seasonal changes and that rich wholesome blood keeps vigor. It promotes a product called aroa Base as a means to fortify vitality during hot weather, suggesting people avoid heat weakness by boosting blood health.
Love and late returns spark a mother’s alarm
A young wife laments her husband’s late nights after leaving the office at five thirty. The mother consoles her, noting the troubling pattern as she confronts the fear of a drifting home life and a broken heart. The Kansas City Star text blends domestic odds with a joke about two men, one a lawyer and public figure, the other a barrow maker, concluding with a rural moral.
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George
Lester
Kansas City Star
Opulence
A quoted exchange mocks excess and financial ease. Lane-Wonderful claims a substantial income rise and extends credit, while Parke-Well notes the impact on household finances and debt. The dialogue satirizes consumer abundance and marital money management.
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Parke
Lane
Milk and Soap Trick for White Paint Wash Repairs
A reader suggests washing glass using milk with a drop of soap to keep paint from peeling. The tip claims to be cheaper than repainting and effective for preserving white surfaces.
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